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Central MexicoWorldHeritageSites Mexico’s powerful, exotic history comes alive in UNESCO World Heritage sites that dot its high central plateau. Architectural treasures in Guanajuato, Morelia, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, Zacatecas, and Mexico City record the evolution of Mexican civilization from pre-Hispanic days through the 17th century in mansions and churches, carvings, columns, and vintage façades, designated World Heritage sites to preserve the millenary culture of Mexico. TEN WAYS TO enjoy the Central Mexico World Heritage Sites 6. Stroll down the recently renovated Paseo de la Reforma boulevard in downtown Mexico City. 7. Enroll in a cooking class in Puebla, where you stroll the farmers’ market, select your own produce, learn traditional recipes, and feast on your efforts. 8. Shop the silver markets at San Miguel de Allende, a charming hilltop city and a premier destination for silver jewelry. 9. Take a walking tour of Puebla’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site with over 200 landmark buildings. 10. Stroll the winding paths of the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary near Morelia, where every winter, millions of monarch butterflies flutter through the trees. 1. Discover Mexico City’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site, and enrich your knowledge of the oldest capital city in the Western Hemisphere. 2. Dine in Mexico City’s Polanco neighborhood, home to a wide array of trendy restaurants. 3. Head to the Palacio de Bellas Artes, home to the legendary Ballet Folklórico De Mexico dance troupe. 4. Get swept away in the private world of Frida Kahlo and her husband, Diego Rivera, at their home turned museum, Casa Azul. 5. Hire a guide or join a group to explore the ancient city of Teotihuacán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home of the famous Pyramid of the Sun. Photo courtesy of Mexico Tourism Board / Guillermo Aldana

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Classic Vacations - Mexico & Costa Rica 2008 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION The Classic Difference Unforgettable Luxury Travel Create Your Own Classic Style Classic Flower Ratings Begin Your Classic Experience HOTELS & RESORTS YUCATÁN PENINSULA Campeche City Cancún Cancún – Riviera Cancún Chetumal Cozumel Isla Mujeres Mérida Area Riviera Maya SEA OF CORTÉS La Paz Loreto Los Cabos Mazatlán Punta Chivato PACIFIC COAST Acapulco Huatulco Ixtapa Manzanillo & Costa Alegre Nuevo Vallarta Puerto Vallarta Punta Mita Zihuatanejo CENTRAL MEXICO WORLD HERITAGE SITES Cuernavaca (near Xochicalco) Guadalajara Guanajuato Mexico City Morelia Oaxaca Puebla Querétaro San Miguel de Allende (near Guanajuato) Zacatecas COSTA RICA UNESCO World Heritage Alliance Classic Villas in Enchanting Mexico Classic Tours & Activities in Mexico Traveling with Classic Mexico Travel Smart Plan Program Terms & Conditions

Classic Vacations - Mexico & Costa Rica 2008

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